Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken is often described as tender, juicy, well seasoned and smoky.
JJ Chicken - Mirdif City Center
Mirdif
JJ Chicken in Mirdif City Center is a food-court restaurant focused on grilled chicken, shawarma and casual platters. Reviews particularly point to tender, smoky grilled chicken and the shawarma platter with crispy fries and garlic sauce.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
419 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Shawarma Platter
The shawarma platter stands out for its flavorful filling, crispy fries and garlic sauce.
Generous Platters
Some platter orders are large enough to share, with leftovers packed to take away.
Healthy Option
You can choose grilled vegetables instead of French fries, useful for a lighter meal.
Clean Outlet
Several reviews mention a clean, organised outlet and well-presented food.
Helpful Service
Customers often describe the staff as welcoming, patient and attentive when choosing dishes.
What to Eat at JJ Chicken - Mirdif City Center How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For JJ Chicken - Mirdif City Center, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of JJ Chicken - Mirdif City Center, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Grilled chicken Net +3
“I accidentally found this grilled chicken and I must say it was deliciously done. The chicken was tender, the garlic sauce was a perfect pair to dip with and has an option to get grilled veggies instead of french fries.”
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“I accidentally found this grilled chicken and I must say it was deliciously done. The chicken was tender, the garlic sauce was a perfect pair to dip with and has an option to get grilled veggies instead of french fries.”July 2026
“The grilled chicken was juicy, tender and perfectly seasoned with a delicious smoky flavor.”June 2026
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Half grilled chicken Net +2
“We highly recommend the Half Grilled Chicken, JJ Salad, and JJ W Potato. The chicken was juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Overall, everything was delicious, and we will definitely come back again. Highly recommended!”
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“We highly recommend the Half Grilled Chicken, JJ Salad, and JJ W Potato. The chicken was juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Overall, everything was delicious, and we will definitely come back again. Highly recommended!”June 2026
“Good food; we ordered chicken shawarma box, shish tawook, half grill chicken and mixed grill. The portions were very generous and we had to takeaway a portion of it. Quality of grills was good and very juicy. We all enjoyed it…”October 2025
Honorable mentions (16)
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Chicken brests Net +1
“It took more than 20 minutes to prepare 2 chicken brests.”
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“It took more than 20 minutes to prepare 2 chicken brests.”December 2019
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Chicken shawarma box Net +1
“Good food; we ordered chicken shawarma box, shish tawook, half grill chicken and mixed grill. The portions were very generous and we had to takeaway a portion of it. Quality of grills was good and very juicy. We all enjoyed it…”
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“Good food; we ordered chicken shawarma box, shish tawook, half grill chicken and mixed grill. The portions were very generous and we had to takeaway a portion of it. Quality of grills was good and very juicy. We all enjoyed it…”October 2025
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Chicken tender Net +1
“Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the chicken tender, grilled chicken wings.”
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“Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the chicken tender, grilled chicken wings.”June 2026
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Grilled chicken quarter Net +1
“But the food quality was very good..we had swarma platter , sandwich wrap and grilled chicken quarter. It was more than enough for 4 people. We packed the leftovers also. Fries are worth mentioning also.”
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“But the food quality was very good..we had swarma platter , sandwich wrap and grilled chicken quarter. It was more than enough for 4 people. We packed the leftovers also. Fries are worth mentioning also.”October 2024
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Grilled chicken wings Net +1
“Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the chicken tender, grilled chicken wings.”
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“Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the chicken tender, grilled chicken wings.”June 2026
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Jj salad Net +1
“We highly recommend the Half Grilled Chicken, JJ Salad, and JJ W Potato. The chicken was juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Overall, everything was delicious, and we will definitely come back again. Highly recommended!”
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“We highly recommend the Half Grilled Chicken, JJ Salad, and JJ W Potato. The chicken was juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Overall, everything was delicious, and we will definitely come back again. Highly recommended!”June 2026
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Jj w potato Net +1
“We highly recommend the Half Grilled Chicken, JJ Salad, and JJ W Potato. The chicken was juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Overall, everything was delicious, and we will definitely come back again. Highly recommended!”
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“We highly recommend the Half Grilled Chicken, JJ Salad, and JJ W Potato. The chicken was juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Overall, everything was delicious, and we will definitely come back again. Highly recommended!”June 2026
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Kabab Net +1
“The kabab was flavorful, and the French fries were perfectly crunchy.”
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“The kabab was flavorful, and the French fries were perfectly crunchy.”October 2024
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Lebanese beef burger Net +1
“Lebanese beef burger was the best yet would have been better if it was hot”
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“Lebanese beef burger was the best yet would have been better if it was hot”October 2021
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Mixed grill Net +1
“Good food; we ordered chicken shawarma box, shish tawook, half grill chicken and mixed grill. The portions were very generous and we had to takeaway a portion of it. Quality of grills was good and very juicy. We all enjoyed it…”
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“Good food; we ordered chicken shawarma box, shish tawook, half grill chicken and mixed grill. The portions were very generous and we had to takeaway a portion of it. Quality of grills was good and very juicy. We all enjoyed it…”October 2025
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Platter box Net +1
“The platter box is ideal for 4 people.”
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“The platter box is ideal for 4 people.”February 2023
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Sandwich wrap Net +1
“But the food quality was very good..we had swarma platter , sandwich wrap and grilled chicken quarter. It was more than enough for 4 people. We packed the leftovers also. Fries are worth mentioning also.”
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“But the food quality was very good..we had swarma platter , sandwich wrap and grilled chicken quarter. It was more than enough for 4 people. We packed the leftovers also. Fries are worth mentioning also.”October 2024
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Shawarma platter Net +1
“However, the shawarma platter was definitely a highlight. It was flavorful and served with crispy fries and a delicious garlic sauce, which really complemented the dish.”
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“However, the shawarma platter was definitely a highlight. It was flavorful and served with crispy fries and a delicious garlic sauce, which really complemented the dish.”September 2024
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Swarma platter Net +1
“But the food quality was very good..we had swarma platter , sandwich wrap and grilled chicken quarter. It was more than enough for 4 people. We packed the leftovers also. Fries are worth mentioning also.”
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“But the food quality was very good..we had swarma platter , sandwich wrap and grilled chicken quarter. It was more than enough for 4 people. We packed the leftovers also. Fries are worth mentioning also.”October 2024
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Shish tawook Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Good food; we ordered chicken shawarma box, shish tawook, half grill chicken and mixed grill. The portions were very generous and we had to takeaway a portion of it. Quality of grills was good and very juicy. We all enjoyed it…”
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Review excerpts
“Good food; we ordered chicken shawarma box, shish tawook, half grill chicken and mixed grill. The portions were very generous and we had to takeaway a portion of it. Quality of grills was good and very juicy. We all enjoyed it…”October 2025
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Jj chicken sub Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Ate there today, had the jj chicken sub with some fries and ayran. The food tasted okay, but it was nothing like the picture in the menu.”
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What to Avoid (6)
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Buffalo and blue cheese burger Net −1
“The minimum basket total for delivery is 50/- Buffalo and blue cheese burger was little sour and cold.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The minimum basket total for delivery is 50/- Buffalo and blue cheese burger was little sour and cold.”October 2021
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Caesar salad Net −1
“Very bad experience. I ordered a Caesar salad, but it came with only lettuce. The quality of the lettuce was also very poor. This is not acceptable.”
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“Very bad experience. I ordered a Caesar salad, but it came with only lettuce. The quality of the lettuce was also very poor. This is not acceptable.”January 2026
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Chicken avocado salad Net −1
“Absolutely terrible food and extremely overpriced , we ordered chicken avocado salad, the salad was dry and the chicken was untouchable, there was Absolutely no flavour, the kids chicken burger was extremely dry and French fries just tasted powdery, Would not recommend”
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“Absolutely terrible food and extremely overpriced , we ordered chicken avocado salad, the salad was dry and the chicken was untouchable, there was Absolutely no flavour, the kids chicken burger was extremely dry and French fries just tasted powdery, Would not recommend”October 2025
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Frekkeh Net −1
“No taste at all, totally different from what advertised, Frekkeh.”
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“No taste at all, totally different from what advertised, Frekkeh.”May 2022
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Kids chicken burger Net −1
“Absolutely terrible food and extremely overpriced , we ordered chicken avocado salad, the salad was dry and the chicken was untouchable, there was Absolutely no flavour, the kids chicken burger was extremely dry and French fries just tasted powdery, Would not recommend”
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“Absolutely terrible food and extremely overpriced , we ordered chicken avocado salad, the salad was dry and the chicken was untouchable, there was Absolutely no flavour, the kids chicken burger was extremely dry and French fries just tasted powdery, Would not recommend”October 2025
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Mix platter Net −1
“I chose the mix platter and burgers. Food was bit cold, fries were soggy and burgers were quite mushy when bought in.”
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“I chose the mix platter and burgers. Food was bit cold, fries were soggy and burgers were quite mushy when bought in.”October 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Veggies. Ask for grilled vegetables instead of fries if you want a lighter plate.
Share Platters. The platter box can suit four people and includes four sandwiches or wraps plus two appetisers.
Visit Off-Peak. Consider avoiding busy weekend hours, when one diner visited during a busy period.
Check Delivery. For direct delivery, confirm driver availability first; one order was delayed for an hour without an update.
Use Offers. Check whether an entertainer offer is available, since one reviewer found prices high without it.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Center Mirdif Food Court , North Wing, Level - 2 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd
Mirdif, Dubai
Common Concerns
Value Concerns
Some diners feel portions and sandwich sizes do not justify the prices.
Inconsistent Quality
A few visits had serious food-quality problems, including poorly cooked or unpleasant-tasting chicken.
Salad Issues
One Caesar salad arrived with only lettuce, which the reviewer also found poor quality.
Delivery Delays
Direct delivery was reported to take an hour on more than one occasion, with no driver available.
Slow Orders
Some dine-in and takeaway visits involved waits longer than the promised preparation time.
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The Bottom Line
JJ Chicken in Mirdif City Center is a casual food-court stop for grilled chicken, shawarma and shareable meals. The strongest reviews focus on juicy, tender grilled chicken with smoky seasoning, while the shawarma platter gets praise for its crispy fries and garlic sauce. The Half Grilled Chicken, JJ Salad and JJ W Potato were also recommended by one diner.
Portions can work well for groups. One review says the platter box is ideal for four people, with four sandwiches or wraps and two appetisers; another group ordered shawarma platter, sandwich wrap and grilled chicken quarter and had enough to take leftovers away. If you are eating more lightly, grilled vegetables can replace French fries.
Service is commonly described as friendly, patient and attentive, and the outlet is reported as clean and well organised. Still, quality is not perfectly consistent: reviewers have reported a Caesar salad arriving with only lettuce, poorly cooked shish tawook, and chicken with an unpleasant smell. Value is another recurring concern, with some diners finding portions or sandwich sizes too small for the price.
Direct delivery has also taken an hour in one account, so check availability before ordering. Visiting outside busy weekend periods may help with waits.